Tomato Shorba Healthy Diabetic Drink

Ingredients for Tomato Shorba

Masoor Dal – 1 tsp

Pepper – ½ tsp

Kashmiri Red Chilies – 2

Coriander seeds – 1 tsp

Chana dal – ½ tsp

Cumin seeds – 1tsp

Curry leaves – 2 strings

Tomatoes – 4 [pureed]

 Arahar dal [toovar dal] cooked – ½ cup

Lemon Juice – 1 tsp

Oil – 2 tsp

Chili powder – ¼ tsp

Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp [chopped]

Salt to taste

Method of Preparing Masala

Roast the pepper, ½ cumin seeds, Kashmiri red chilies, coriander seeds,  curry leaves 1 string, chana dal and masoor dal ingredients in a pan, on medium flame for 5 minutes and keep aside. When it cool blend in a mixer and make a fine powder.

Method of Preparing Tomato Shorba

Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds, when cumin seeds crackle add the curry leaves, tomato puree, chili powder, 2 cups of water, salt to taste and prepared masala. Mix well and bring to boil for 5 –7 minutes.

Remove from the flame and add lemon juice. Serve hot garnished with coriander.